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How far is Prince Rupert from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 3038 miles / 4889 kilometers / 2640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Prince Rupert (YPR) is 4000 miles / 6437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 54 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Prince Rupert Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Prince Rupert

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Prince Rupert. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3038.025 miles
  • 4889.227 kilometers
  • 2639.971 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3028.952 miles
  • 4874.625 kilometers
  • 2632.087 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Prince Rupert?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Prince Rupert Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)

On average, flying from Sydney to Prince Rupert generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Prince Rupert

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W
Destination Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W